Atrocity Prevention Study Group

Sharing knowledge and resources to strengthen policymakers’ and practitioners’ commitment and capacity to prevent atrocities around the world.

In Human Rights & IHL Research

The Atrocity Prevention Study Group (APSG) is an innovative forum for policymakers and practitioners to discuss both practical and theoretical aspects of atrocity prevention on an unclassified, non-partisan, non-attributable basis. The APSG connects stakeholders inside and outside of U.S. government with scholars and experts to share resources and knowledge on atrocity prevention and identify challenges, good practices, lessons learned, and policy options. It is a one-of-a-kind forum held monthly to keep stakeholders up-to-date with the latest atrocity prevention scholarship, deepen understanding of potential atrocity situations, and offer resources for decision-making.

For more information on the APSG, please contact Jim Finkel at [email protected]

Project Team

Events

Research & Writing

Project Note
A summary of convenings focused on atrocity prevention theories, programming, projects, and research
Juliet Weis
Issue Brief
Exploring how conflict, starvation, and international frameworks are interlinked in order to prevent future systemic crimes against civilians
Shane Goetz
Project Note
A year of engagement with practitioners and academics on innovative approaches to atrocity prevention in the US and globally
Juliet Weis
Issue Brief
An analysis of the roles, responsibilities, and operational realities of the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect
Douglas Irvin-Erickson • Ernesto Verdeja
Project Note
Reflecting on another successful year of strengthening both U.S. and global atrocity prevention efforts through research and engagement
Ryan Fletcher
Issue Brief
U.N. bodies outside the Security Council have continued to make substantive — if overlooked — contributions to atrocity prevention objectives
Federica D’Alessandra • Gwendolyn Whidden